In the Field

Welcome to a portal to the Minnesota Academy of Science program participants — students, coaches, alumni, volunteers and sponsors. Program participants make the MNMAS community and network what it is.

Please contribute your story to this collection. Do you have research and people we should spotlight for their work in STEM fields? Please contact the MN MAS Communications Specialist Lara Maupin at laramaupin@mnmas.org, or send a news link to our Facebook/Twitter pages.

William Smith of Savigent Software wanted to increase his activity with Minnesota Academy of Science. He was a child of the 1960s, and the moon race sparked his interest in science. He has specialized in earth and space sciences academically and career-wise, now working as an engineer. He was grateful to have a biology graduate student on his Bowl volunteer team to help him with tough words. “There’s a whole lot of smart students out there,” he says.

Claudia Zierold, from Switzerland, was a first time volunteer in 2016. She is a Scientific Affairs manager who specializes in vitamin D and bone and mineral testing for DiaSorin. "My favorite part of the Science Bowl was observing the mental process of the kids as they came up with answers."

About Us

The Minnesota Academy of Science, founded in 1873, is a statewide organization committed to promoting interest in and appreciation of science. We do this by encouraging and facilitating excellence in science and science education at all levels, sponsoring programs and activities for science students, science teachers, scientists, and other interested adults. more →